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Brewer, ME
City in Penobscot County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04412.
Population
9,652
Land area
15.2sq mi
People per sq mi
633
ZIP codes
1
Brewer and its ZIP codes
Brewer at a glance
- Brewer is about 14 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- It is the 14th most populous of 155 cities and towns in Maine.
- Households here earn a median of $66,613 a year, 11% less than the Maine figure of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $245,300 (17% below Maine) and median rent is $1,086 a month.
Local data for Brewer, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brewer, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,613
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$245,300
Median rent
$1,086/mo
Homeownership
59.7%
Bachelor's or higher
35.0%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,463), French Americans (896), German Americans (886).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Penobscot County. PPP loans are for Brewer.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,443
71,782 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,593
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.48B
FY 2026, $9,737 per person
PPP loans
$42.05M
405 loans, 4,798 jobs reported
How people get to work
Brewer, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brewer, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,518
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
194
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 9°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brewer, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Brewer
1 in or overlapping Brewer. Population shown
Cities near Brewer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BangorCity | 4.1 mi | 34.3 |
| VeazieCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3 |
| HampdenCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 11 |
| OronoCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 7.1 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| WinterportCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.8 |
| Old TownCity | 12 mi | 38.8 |
| BucksportCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 11.4 |
| MilfordCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| EllsworthCity | 19 mi | 79.3 |
| SearsportCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.4 |
| NewportCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.5 |
| Blue HillCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4.7 |
| CastineCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.5 |
| CorinnaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.1 |
| BelfastCity | 28 mi | 34.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brewer, ME in?
- Brewer is in Penobscot County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Brewer, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Brewer include 04412.
- What is the population of Brewer, ME?
- About 9,652 people live in Brewer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brewer?
- Nearby places include Bangor (4.1 mi), Veazie (4.5 mi), Hampden (5.8 mi), Orono (7.5 mi), Bradley (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023